Hole 13: Par 4, 393 YardsAnother visually intimidating tee shot, that is much less intimidating from one tee up. From the tee all that can be seen is a bit of fairway and a bunker. There is actually a lot of room to miss to the right. The pin location really dictates how aggressive one need be with the shot as a back right pin really must be attacked from the left with a short iron. A left pin can be challenged from anywhere.
Despite its length, this hole at Denver elevation and with the large drop from the tee, could likely be reached in one by some. Longer hitters must take care not to hit their tee shots through the fairway into the water.
Hole 14: Par 3, 173 YardsUnlike many holes with waterfalls, this one is actually a very good golf hole. While most will just try to avoid the water, this uniquely shaped green has many severe internal contours. Merely hitting the green in regulation in no way guarantees a par. I especially liked that the back right pin (pictured), while a long way from the water, is arguably the second most difficult pin location on the green (left pin is probably the hardest). The pin sits on a very small plateau that can only be reached with a perfectly struck shot. Any shot to the middle of the green leaves a difficult two-putt.
Hole 15: Par 5, 613 YardsMuch like the other par 5s at Sanctuary a dramatic downhill tee shot on this par 5. It's about 330 yards to the bunkers straightaway, but if possible, one really wants to get it out there over 300 yards to get a clear view for the second shot. Otherwise, one is left with an awkward semi-blind lay-up shot that cuts over the edge of a hill.
Again, pin location dictates the ideal lay-up location. A right pin is difficult to attack as it is difficult to lay-up in the right side of the fairway.
Another very fun green, those ridges are very substantial!